UTS (IMO 9540027)
UTS is a tug built in 2009 and flying the flag of Nigeria; it is in its 17th year of service. The vessel has a gross tonnage of 450. UTS's class with Bureau Veritas was withdrawn on 25 April 2012 because a survey was overdue. The vessel has been observed most often in West Africa (latest area report: March 2026). It has previously sailed under two other names and three other flags. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Tug
- Flag: Nigeria
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 657666000
- Call sign: 5NJV2
- Gross tonnage: 450
- Deadweight: 0 t
- Registered owner · Ship manager: UTM DREDGING LTD (Nigeria)
- Last AIS position: 5°31.1′N · 005°47.6′E · Speed 0.3 kn · received 4 March 2026 at 13:23 UTC
- Destination: Lagos (NG LOS) · ETA 5 March 2026 at 20:22 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is UTS?
UTS is a tug built in 2009. It is in its 17th year of service.
What flag does UTS fly?
UTS flies the flag of Nigeria. Earlier it sailed under three other flags.
Who classes UTS?
UTS's class with Bureau Veritas was withdrawn on 25 April 2012 because a survey was overdue.
How many port state control inspections has UTS had?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
Where does UTS trade?
The vessel has been observed most often in West Africa (latest area report: March 2026). It has previously sailed under two other names and three other flags.
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